What is afro samurai manga?

Afro Samurai is a manga series created by Takashi Okazaki and published by Seven Seas Entertainment. The series features an African-American samurai named Afro who seeks revenge on the man who killed his father. The manga was first serialized in the Japanese magazine Nou Nou Hau from September 2002 to January 2003, and later re-released in 2008 as part of the Afro Samurai: Ressurection Director's Cut DVD.

The manga features a distinctive style that blends traditional Japanese samurai culture with hip-hop music and modern urban aesthetics. It also includes mature themes, graphic violence, and sexual content. In addition to the manga, Afro Samurai has also been adapted into an anime series and a video game.

The anime series was directed by Fuminori Kizaki and first aired in Japan in 2007, while the video game was developed by Namco Bandai Games and released in 2009. Both adaptations feature the voice acting of Samuel L. Jackson as the titular character, Afro.

Overall, Afro Samurai has gained a cult following among fans of both manga and anime for its unique blend of genres and striking visual style.